Juventus’s summer of upheaval is not confined to the transfer market. According to Sky Sport, the position of chief executive Damien Comolli is under serious discussion, with strong indications emerging that boardroom changes are imminent at the Turin club.
Following a series of internal meetings, including sessions held as recently as 10 June, it has become clear that Comolli’s future at the club is far from secure. The Frenchman, appointed to lead Juventus’s sporting and commercial strategy, is not certain to remain in post — and the rumours surrounding his position are described by those close to the situation as anything but trivial.
The Timing Could Scarcely Be More Delicate
The uncertainty at the top comes at a particularly sensitive moment. Comolli is currently at the heart of several significant transfer negotiations simultaneously: personal terms have already been agreed with Dibu Martínez, with the outstanding issue being Aston Villa’s asking price; talks with Atletico Madrid over Alexander Sorloth are ongoing and time-sensitive given the striker’s World Cup deadline; and initial contact has been made with Bologna over defender Jhon Lucumí, a Spalletti priority for defensive reinforcement.
Any change in leadership at this stage of the window would risk derailing negotiations that are already at a delicate juncture.
Sales Must Come First — and the Calendar Is Tight
Further complicating the picture is Juventus’s financial situation. The club are under pressure to complete certain player sales before 30 June for balance sheet reasons, with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations the subject of intensive internal discussion. Those constraints will determine the scope of what Juventus can ultimately spend this summer — making stable, experienced leadership at boardroom level more important than ever.
Whether Comolli sees out the window or is replaced before it closes, one thing is clear: behind the transfer headlines, Juventus’s summer is proving every bit as turbulent in the corridors of power as it is on the pitch.
